# Student Wellness Charts The 'Staying Healthy on Campus' Statistics Reveal Grim Academic Issues By Jordy E | Published 2012-04-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staying-healthy-on-campus References: [bestcollegesonline](http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2012/staying-healthy-on-campus) The 'Staying Healthy on Campus' infographic by [Best Colleges Online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-world-by-best-choice) delves into some of the more pressing American wellness issues. The review is specifically tailored to suit the lives of students living on U.S. campuses, a demographic that remains particularly susceptible to certain illnesses and barriers to proper medical care. Some of the statistics displayed here are disconcerting. Approximately 20% of American students are uninsured, resulting in an incurred expenditure of $120-125 million on uncompensated non-injury induced treatment. Non-white students and those from lower income families were also more likely to be uninsured, further exacerbating the problem. This chart also provides an excellent overview of the [most common student ailments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-education-campaign), inclusive of urinary tract infections and cold and flu viruses. While many of these are not fatal, they do require a certain amount of care and awareness on behalf of students. This awareness is in large part dependent upon the work academic institutions, making [informative faculty-led lifestyle campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucla-athletics) essential. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Student Health:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in developing innovative healthcare solutions tailored to the specific needs of college students. - **Health Insurance:** Disruptive innovation can be found in creating affordable and accessible health insurance options for uninsured students, particularly those from low-income families. - **Health Education:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in developing informative and engaging health education campaigns led by academic institutions to foster student awareness and promote healthy lifestyles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in creating specialized healthcare services and products for college students. - **Insurance:** The insurance industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by developing affordable and customizable health insurance plans specifically designed for students. - **Education:** The education industry has potential for disruptive innovation in incorporating comprehensive health education into curriculum and promoting wellness initiatives on campuses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-mind-campaign.md) - [Student-Friendly AI Mental Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-mental-health.md) - [Mindful Student Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centered-student-planner.md) - [Employee Wellness Resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flimp-communications.md) - [Mental Health Status Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-status.md) - [Hangover-combating Hydration Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-sparkling-hydration-2.md) - [Mental Health Care Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mental-health-care.md) - [STI Education Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovehoney-and-tbd.md) - [Back-To-School Hygiene Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backtoschool-hygiene.md)